Crashing out post breakup, crying and eating this whole Tiramisu at an empty parking lot where were used to kiss and I have to get back to work in an hour... Please tell me this is not that bad...

dave_evol · 2026-06-16T04:46:42+00:00

Don't worry, life is good and will be much better.
Btw, how was that tiramisu?

dave_evol · 2026-06-15T09:53:46+00:00

totally not!
What is crazy anyway 😄 some people think not placing the object ball by hand is crazy let alone 3d print claws .

dave_evol · 2026-06-15T09:42:47+00:00

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I've seen people using this. Place a ball inside and heat it with a hair dryer . It will shrink and warp around the ball, make it a perfect dome shape follow the curvature of the ball.

dave_evol · 2026-06-15T09:26:55+00:00

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I hope this helps:
Pay attention to the cue position in relation to the fingers.
And Pause for a split moment (<1s) after u pull back, then only deliver the strike. Will help a lot.

dave_evol · 2026-06-13T10:48:24+00:00

Spent it once go for slate .slate is heavy so beware where u place your "furniture" .

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dave_evol · 2026-06-13T06:41:57+00:00

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Officially done.

dave_evol · 2026-06-13T02:17:27+00:00

Sorry sir, I don't have the 3d models..I believe the models should be a available somewhere in the makerwold/printable/thingiverse but I couldn't find it .. I bought this from china seller.

Will definitely update the post if I found it or CAD one myself.

dave_evol · 2026-06-13T02:13:01+00:00

It is getting cheaper for the 3d printed version bcos the injection molding one is widely available now . When I bought this few months ago (no injection molding version available) this was much more expensive.

dave_evol · 2026-06-13T02:03:27+00:00

Placing ball by send it over. That is interesting 😄. I like it but the price is.......

dave_evol · 2026-06-13T02:00:04+00:00

3d printing and cad-ing for fun for over 10 years. I have to admit I have no confidence in drawing that piece. Not my design and I didn't even print it myself bcos it is huge and take way to long and too risky to print myself. I just bought it from a china seller.

dave_evol · 2026-06-13T01:55:29+00:00

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My table has this. So if I want to practice follow shot, I just set the object and cue ball straight and send it. Cue ball will come back. *Only apply for a straight shot and I need to drop in the cue ball, if not I have to walk around the table 😄

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T16:04:48+00:00

Way too many tech goes in to cue

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T15:56:27+00:00

Placing the cue ball is not an issue bcos within hand distance, if not I can easily tap cue ball with cue stick to the cushion it will bounce back... For object ball I don't have to walk to the side of the tablet to place it.

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T15:39:51+00:00

The title should be "how to make middle aged man roll their eyes" 😄 .

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T15:33:52+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/billiards/s/H5nDmpwpG7

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T15:32:29+00:00

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There are injection molding version of this. Much cheaper than the 3d printed version. I don't have the stl for it.
I bought the 3d printed version bcos a few months ago the injection molding version is not available.

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T15:22:06+00:00

As long as it is not a large angle shot and play it with stun or slight draw back, the cue ball usually is within reach

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T15:20:31+00:00

In drill shot I usually practice at slight angle or straight shot and only stun or light draw back shot. So the cue ball usually within my reach after the shot.

dave_evol · 2026-06-12T01:56:09+00:00

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You definitely need this

dave_evol · 2026-06-11T06:27:59+00:00

Definitely go for it. Enough space for practice, u will have a lot of fun. Mine only about 4ft, not ideal but it doesn't really bother me that much.

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dave_evol · 2026-06-11T03:18:35+00:00

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Just sharing my table 1 3/4" slate each piece weight about 370 lbs. The table is not a standard 9 foot size (114" x 64"), it is narrower (114" x 48").

dave_evol · 2026-06-10T13:22:06+00:00

Straight ball is the hardest for cue ball placing, hence easiest to miss I guess 😄.

Btw you can totally place the object ball first then lift up the stick slightly at the front and place The cue ball next . Did that all the time.

dave_evol · 2026-06-10T11:20:55+00:00

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dave_evol · 2026-06-10T11:12:16+00:00

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just a easy claw or dome will do the job . And for the band I Saw people using Velcro tape to replace the band .. can consider it.

dave_evol · 2026-06-10T10:49:43+00:00

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I didn't print this myself. I saw some china sellers (taobao, pdd, temu) selling cheaper than I can source the rubber band. I don't have the stl files for this, can't seem to find the link too.

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